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Career Motivation In Newly Licensed Registered Nurses: What Makes Them Remain, Zarata Mann Banks, Jessica H. Bailey

The Qualitative Report

Despite vast research on newly licensed registered nurses (RNs), we don't know why some newly licensed registered nurses remain in their current jobs and others leave the nursing profession early in their career. Job satisfaction, the most significant factor emerging from the literature, plays a significant role in nurses' decisions to remain in their current jobs. This study examined the lived experiences of newly licensed registered nurses early in their careers. The researcher interviewed 14 newly licensed registered nurses to ask why they chose nursing as a profession and to determine factors that would influence their choice to stay in …

The Current Volume 21 : Issue 10, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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The Current Volume 21 : Issue 9, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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The Current Volume 21 : Issue 8, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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Dynamic Oryza Genomes: Repetitive Dna Sequences As Genome Modeling Agents, Navdeep Gill, Phillip Sanmiguel, Braham Deep Singh Dhillon, Brian Abernathy, Hyeran Kim, Lincoln Stein, Doreen Ware, Rod Wing, Scott A. Jackson

Biology Faculty Articles

Repetitive sequences, primarily transposable elements form an indispensable part of eukaryotic genomes. However, little is known about how these sequences originate, evolve and function in context of a genome. In an attempt to address this question, we performed a comparative analysis of repetitive DNA sequences in the genus Oryza, representing ~15 million years of evolution. Both Class I and Class II transposable elements, through their expansion, loss and movement in the genome, were found to influence genome size variation in this genus. We identified 38 LTRretrotransposon families that are present in 1,500 or more copies throughout Oryza, and many are …

Com Outlook Fall 2010, College Of Osteopathic Medicine

COM Outlook

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Wellness Made Simple - Fall 2010, Nova Southeastern University

Wellness Made Simple

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International Clinical Guidelines At The American University Of Beirut, Physical Therapy Department: Strategy Of Implementation And Evaluation, Claude E. Maroun, Marie T. Aouad, Maria W. G. Nijhuis-Van Der Sanden, Rob Ab Oostendorp

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose. The purpose of the study is (1) to describe the selection process of an international clinical guideline (CGL) for patients with low back pain (LBP) for adoption and implementation at the Physical Therapy Department at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), and (2) to evaluate the physiotherapists’ compliance. Method. International guidelines were identified through a literature search and compared according to the AGREE instrument for selection. Quality indicators were selected. Physiotherapists were educated about guidelines’ benefits and the content of the adopted guidelines during interactive sessions; patients’ files were optimized and audited in order to evaluate compliance. …

The Current Volume 21 : Issue 7, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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The Current Volume 21 : Issue 6, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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The Current Volume 21 : Issue 5, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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Medical Education Digest, Vol. 12 No. 5 (September/October 2010), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

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The Four Key Factors That Drive Successful Decisions, Joseph Yeager, Linda Sommer

The Qualitative Report

The mechanisms of language operate as the vehicles for motivation, thinking and deciding. Language is a replica, a model, a representational map of reality. In the same way that a flawed roadmap will misrepresent reality and mislead a traveler, a flawed linguistic rationale will mislead a decision maker in any situation. In high-stakes situations that occur in globalized organizations, such as the current economic meltdown, the importance and consequences of flawed linguistic rationales are obvious. Simple suggestions for self examination of linguistic rationales are offered.

Comprehensive And Clear: A Review Of H. Russell Bernard And G.W. Ryan's Analyzing Qualitative Data: Systematic Approaches, Shelley Victor

The Qualitative Report

In their book Analyzing Qualitative Data: Systematic Approaches, Bernard and Ryan (2010) present a thorough review of qualitative data analysis. Main topic areas include data collection, coding, development of themes, qualitative analysis of words and detailed descriptions of grounded theory, content analysis, and schema analysis. This book is applicable and appropriate for a variety of professionals in the social sciences.

In Praise Of Irrationality: Self, "East" And "West" In Greek Teachers' Speeches On National Day Commemorations, Lucianna Benincasa

The Qualitative Report

In this qualitative study of school discourse on national day commemorations, focus is on the "social creativity strategies" through which group members can improve their social identity. Discourse analysis was carried out on thirty-nine teachers' speeches delivered in Greek schools between 1998 and 2004. The speakers scorn rationality and logic, stereotypically attributed to "the West" (a "West" which is perceived not to include Greece), as cold and not human. The Greeks' successful national struggles are presented instead as the result of irrationality. They claim irrationality to be the most human and thus the most valuable quality, which places Greece first …

The Current Volume 21 : Issue 1, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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Flooding Challenges Pakistan’S Government And The International Community, Altaf Ullah Khan, Mary H. Schwoebel

Conflict Resolution Studies Faculty Articles

The flooding and associated devastation that have battered Pakistan since late July 2010 present yet another series of challenges to its government, already contending with violence from extremist groups. The international community would do well to assist the Pakistani government in responding effectively to these challenges.

Natural disasters are social as well as environmental events. The poor and marginalized members of society suffer the most. Marginalization is one of the root causes of violence and militancy in Pakistan.

As the government of Pakistan responds to the suffering of its people and the damage to the environment and infrastructure, it should …

The Current Volume 21 : Issue 3, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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Medical Education Digest, Vol. 12 No. 4 (July/August 2010), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

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Biological And Physical Analysis Of Currents And Water Masses Off The Coast Of Southeast Florida, Stephanie Healey

HCNSO Student Theses and Dissertations

Biological and physical sampling of a 10km long, east-west transect was performed during 2007, off the coast of southeast Florida. Temperature and salinity measurements were recorded using a conductivity-temperature-depth (CTD) sensor, and current direction and magnitude measurements were recorded using an acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP). Zooplankton samples were collected, during the daytime, using a Tucker multiple net mid-water trawl, with 760μm mesh, at intended depths of ~25m and ~200m, at three stations along the transect. Laboratory analysis indicated that several currents and water masses influenced the density distribution of calanoid copepods and chaetognaths. During April and September 2007, a …

Practicing Reflexivity In The Study Of Italian Migrants In London, Francesca Romana Seganti

The Qualitative Report

This article discusses the centrality of reflexivity in qualitative research through examples from my study on the role new media play in the lives of Italians in London. My hypothesis was that Italians were "in transit" in London and they were using new media to build "temporary" communities. I conducted in-depth interviews with members of the Italianialondra.com online community. I found they settled in London and the online community, instead of supporting "nomadic" identities, was used for re-territorialization. Through reflexivity I was able to determine the reasons for a partially wrong hypothesis. I also identified biases that clouded my interpretations …

Picture This: A Review Of Doing Visual Ethnography: Images, Media, And Representation In Research By Sarah Pink, Diana Riviera

The Qualitative Report

In Doing Visual Ethnography: Images, Media, and Representation in Research, Pink (2001) provides the reader with an explanation of an innovative and interesting ethnographic method. She presents two of her research studies as examples. One, of women and bullfighting in Spain, and the other, related to economic inequalities in Guinea Bissau, show the reader the different ways that visual tools can be utilized and manipulated when paired with ethnographic research. She mentions the appropriateness of using photography, video, and hypermedia and why these serve as convenient tools; she also emphasizes the factors that produce the justifiable use for visual ethnography.

Interview With Dr. John J. Santulli, Ii - Vp For Facilities Management, John J. Santulli Ii

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Physical Plant, Bruce Rogow, Steve Wisotsky, Joe Smith, dormitory, housing administrator, facilities, Rosenthal Building, Louis Parker, Cultural Living Center, Sonken Building, administration, Goodwin Cancer Research Institute, Joel Warren, distance education, main campus, Human Resources, law school, Jim Guerdon, Dr. Fischler, telecommunications, SECOM (Southeastern Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine), Barnes and Noble, University Park Plaza, Facilities Management, Ed Simco, John Scigliano, shuttles, grounds committee, Board of Trustees, Maltz Building, Horvitz Building, Dr. Feldman, merger, Rolling Hills, Goodwin Sr. Residence Hall, Ray Ferrero, library, Dr. Hanbury, golf tournaments , Coral Reef Research

Interview With Dr. Cheryl Gotthelf - Nsu Faculty, Cheryl Gotthelf

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Neuropsychology

Forensic Neuropsychology

Child Psychology

Substance Abuse

Interview With Elaine Poff - Director Of The University's Registrar Office For Enrollment And Student Services, Elaine Poff

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Nova University, Center for Advancement of Education, Dick Olman, Rosenthal Building, the Mailman-Hollywood Building, the Parker Building, Edward Naus, Lifelong Learning Institute, BETA, recruiting, Center for Advancement of Education, University Registrar, CEA, Southeastern, coding, banner, PeopleSoft, registrar’s, Stephanie Brown, President Hanbury, SEVIS, international students, Ray Ferrero, George Hanbury, athletic department, Hurricane Andrew, commencement

Interview With Dr. Edward Simco - Alumnus And Faculty, Edward Simco

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Biological Curriculum, chemistry, Physical Science Study Committee, Ford Foundation Grant, nuclear reactor, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, computers, physics, science education, educational research, Abe Fischler, physical science center, oceanography, Ph.D., dissertation, Peter Niiler, social psychology, Roshenthal, Parker, Nova University, Atomic Energy Commission, Emilio Segre, Hans Jensen, Glenn Seaborg, NYIT, Don Mitchell, Dan Stufflebeam, Michael Scriven, distance education, Ed Leaders Program, Institute of Child Centered Education, Dr. Marilyn Segal, University School, Family Center, Teacher Intern Program, TIAA-CREF, Systems Engineering Laboratory, data manipulation program, IBM, Phil Adams, electronic classroom, Alex Schure, SACS, computer-based learning, the Doctor of Arts, John Scigliano, Dr. Ed Lieblein, FORTRAN, …

Interview With Charles Shirley - Alumnus, Charles Shirley

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Banking, MBA, Broward County, Nova University, library, Business School Alumni Association, East Fort Lauderdale, President of the Alumni Association, Planned Giving Council, Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame, Huizenga School, Board of Governors of the Business School, distance learning, undergraduates, graduate programs, doctoral programs, Southeastern University, merger, Miami Dolphins, Bill Harrington, Ed Manson, Dr. Feldman, Ray Ferrero, Board of Trustees, Bob Steele, Joel Berman

Interview With Dr. Frank Depiano - University Provost And Executive Vice President Of Academic Affairs, Frank Depiano

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Psychology

Administration

Hypnosis

Aviation

History of N.S.U.

Interview With Dr. Stanley R. Cohen - Vice Provost, Health Professions Division, Stanley R. Cohen

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Division, Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine (SECOM ) early history, Mort Terry, Arnold Melnick, pediatrician, administrator, faculty, Area Health Education Center (AHEC), Dr. Zucker, gross anatomy, microbiology, physiology, pathology, students, MCAT, community-based health centers, Bobby Auer, Physical Medicine, pharmacy, nursing school, accreditation, optometry, Howard Laubach, science labs, Joe Namey, Feldman, Physician Assistant, Nova, Fischler Educational Center, George Hanbury, Academical Village, syllabus, holistic medicine, Skinner, Ray Ferrero, Fred Lippman, dental school, vet school

Interview With Thomas Panza - General Counsel, Thomas Panza

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Police Benevolent Association, criminal law, Parker, Rosenthal, Mailman/Hollywood, Bill Gelfand, New York Institute of Technology, Law Enforcement Assistance grants, Panama, Abraham Fischler, Sue Maurer, cluster, Alex Schure, Leo Goodwin, GEICO Insurance, Della-Donna, Uni trust, distance learning, diploma mill, dental school, Nova, Dr. Terry, lobbying, litigation, Ovid Lewis, Ray Ferrero, David Rush, Dr. Melnick, North Miami, Fred Lippman, Southeastern, merger, Fort Lauderdale Oral School, accreditation, ABA, George Hanbury, City of Manager, Broward County, janitorial services, Service Employees International Union, Unico, President Feldman, Academical Village, hospital, North Broward Hospital District, The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Certificate of Need, Wil Trower, …